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The document confirms the settlement of a debt of sixty-three grzywnas by Jaczek of Dzieduszyce, encumbering the village of Leszniów, in favor of Jerzy Nagwazda of Stańków. After verifying the entries in the Żydaczów land records and the verdicts of royal advisors, the debtor paid the amount and received a full discharge.

Stanisław of Świdnica, Official of Kraków, grants Bernard, son of Jakub of Lwów, the right to choose a confessor capable of granting him absolution and a plenary indulgence as part of the crusade against the Turks and Tatars. The document includes the text of the absolution formula used during life and at the point of death.

Armand expresses gratitude for the letter and kindness received. The Queen, after discussing the marriage of Mr. Staniroffski [?] with him, wrote to Mrs. Kazmirienska [?] to assist him. The author reports unfavorable news from Ruthenia and Lithuania regarding the Queen's estates and cites letters from Paris about the warm reception of the princes by governors along their travel route. He conveys the Queen's greetings, discusses correspondence with Prince Alexander, and assures his services to the recipient's daughter.

King Casimir IV Jagiellon confirms previous records and grants by Lviv starosts Jan of Tarnów and Jan Kmita of Wiśnicz concerning the village of Hodowica in the Lviv land for the benefit of the Church of St. John the Baptist in the suburb of Lviv.

Armand confidentially reports on the agreement between the Queen and her son Jakub after 10–12 days of negotiations. The Queen was to settle for a life interest in the late husband's estates; movables, jewels, and cash were to be divided equally between the brothers. He lists the mediators and the dates of the dietines on July 27 and the convocation on August 29, which point to the year 1696.

Following a postal error, the author instructs Davisson to send letters from Gdańsk to Kraków. He mentions Lewendall, an instruction for a transfer via bill of exchange, and the payment of freight in Gdańsk.

King Casimir IV Jagiellon grants permission to Elżbieta of Podoszyce, widow of the Lviv castellan Jerzy Strumiłło, to purchase rent and annuities in the Kingdom for the purpose of founding and endowing an altar for the salvation of her soul and that of her late husband. Furthermore, the monarch exempts this endowment from all jurisdictional burdens, feudal fees, and military service obligations.

The document certifies that Jan Kunat of Dzięgłów sold and resigned his hereditary village of Zydatycze in the Lviv district to Jan, called Janusz, of Maleczkowice for the sum of 250 marks of Polish currency.

Jerzy Bałaban informs the Lviv City Councilors that the Voivode of Kraków will not arrive in Lviv for the funeral ceremonies due to poor health. He advises the recipients to proceed with all planned duties without delay despite this absence.

King Casimir IV Jagiellon, at the request of Dean Jan Czochrański, confirms ancient royal and official privileges from the years 1415–1478 for the subjects of the deanery of St. John's Church in Lviv. The document sanctions the transfer of the local Armenians and other inhabitants to Armenian law and completely exempts them from the jurisdiction of castle officials and all castle labor duties.

The author discusses the fluctuating exchange rate and the transfer of money to Paris for a tailor's account. He reports on the King's return, a possible peace with Sweden and the Tsar, and the English and Dutch policies toward Spain.

J. G. De Baluze justifies the delays in correspondence due to the hardships of travel and informs about sending the entrusted letters to Warsaw. He also mentions unconfirmed news that a peace congress is to be held in Utrecht.

J. G. de Baluze thanks the Voivode of Volhynia for supporting the Queen and reports on the imperial diplomatic mission to Turin and rumors of a general peace. He also informs about the ineffective bombardment of Saint-Martin-de-Ré by the allied fleet.

J. G. de Baluze informs the Voivode of Volhynia about the progress of the Franco-Savoyard troops in Milan, the siege of Valencia, and the probable neutrality of Italy. He also mentions the successful audience of the Polish envoy at the French court.

De Baluze describes six packages sent by the banker Helissant: paintings, depictions of fruit baskets, clothing, and a disassembled wooden bed. He mentions a bill of exchange, the Marquis's stay with the army, and troop movements in Italy, Flanders, and along the Rhine.

J. G. de Baluze conveys to the Voivode of Ruthenia, Stanisław Jan Jabłonowski, news regarding tensions surrounding Holstein, the King of England's hunting, and official appointments in France. He also reports on the celebration of a solemn mass in Dresden and the arrival of French artists in Poland.

The document contains the last will of the severely ill noblewoman Anna Kulikowska, who bequeaths 60 marks and two peasant farmsteads in the village of Przedrzymiechy to the Dominican convent in Lviv. This bequest was intended for perpetual masses and an anniversary service for the souls of the testatrix and her late husband.

King John I Albert exempts the burghers of Lwów for four years from all royal taxes, customs duties, and military transport obligations due to the costs they incurred for the city's fortifications. He also confirms the previous liberties granted to Lwów by his father, King Casimir IV Jagiellon.

King John I Albert, at the general sejm in Piotrków, confirms to the estates of the Kingdom of Poland, including the nobility and inhabitants of the Ruthenian lands, all privileges and liberties granted by his predecessors, Kings Władysław Jagiełło and Casimir IV Jagiellon.

King John I Albert confirms that the extraordinary taxes voluntarily granted at the Piotrków assembly by the inhabitants of the Lviv land for the defense of the state are of a one-time nature. He pledges by his royal word that these payments will not create a precedent and will not be collected as a permanent obligation in the future.

Barker announces the order of 100 pieces of colored crown rash for St. Dominic's [fair] and expects money from Robert, son of Forbes.

King John I Albert exempts Lviv fire victims from the newly established municipal tax and all other fees for 15 years, and other residents for 10 years. The relief is intended to enable recovery from fire damage and the reconstruction of houses, towers, and the city's defensive fortifications.

King John I Albert grants the college of perpetual vicars of the Lviv Cathedral permission to purchase a house with a plot of land in Lviv for their common residence. At the same time, he exempts this property and its inhabitants from municipal jurisdiction and all taxes and burdens, transferring it under ecclesiastical jurisdiction and immunity.

King John I Albert leases the Lviv customs duties to the city councilors of Lviv for a period of one year for the sum of three hundred and forty marks. The document also grants them the right to confiscate smuggled goods and orders royal officials to provide the councilors with all necessary assistance.

A copy attributed to Matei Basarab conveys rumors to János Kemény regarding the Cossacks, Tatars, and Polish troops. The sender distinguishes between uncertain news and what he has managed to confirm, and mentions an envoy who arrived from the Khan.

Jakub, known as Zawisza, together with his own sister Katarzyna, heirs of the late Marcin Ważny, sell to Marcin Tłusty and his wife Małgorzata a hereditary mill before the Halych Gate in Lviv for the sum of three hundred marks. The transaction and the terms of installment payments are approved and entered into the records by the General Starosta of Ruthenia, Piotr Myszkowski.

King John I Albert leases the customs duties in Lviv to the Lviv councilors for a period of one year for the sum of 350 marks of Polish currency. The document also grants them full authority to confiscate smuggled goods and retain half of their value.

Barbara Mitulczyna testifies before the Lviv castle court that she acknowledges the receipt of 90 marks and transfers the royal mill in front of the Halych Gate in Lviv to Marcin Tłusty and his wife Małgorzata under a penalty of 300 marks. The transaction is certified by the General Starosta of Ruthenia and Podolia, Stanisław of Chodecz, along with witnesses.

King Alexander Jagiellon orders Ruthenian and Podolian officials, including the Starosta of Lwów, to assist the burghers of Lwów in enforcing the staple right by arresting merchants bypassing Lwów and confiscating their goods for the royal treasury.

King Alexander Jagiellon exempts the subjects of the village of Honiatycze, belonging to the Lviv Chapter, for 15 years from all labor services and stationing for the Lviv castle due to the destruction caused by Turks and Tatars. He orders the Lviv Starosta, Stanisław of Chodecz, and his successors to strictly observe this relief.

Becker considers outstanding settlements and debt collection from Lviv Jews, whose promises he does not trust. He discusses the actions of intermediaries, the need for correspondence, and an account. He adds a note about payments and a final balance of 824 [?].

Jan Frideryk Becker explains to Arthur Forbes the misunderstandings related to the mission of his servant Anton and contacts with Turkish merchants. He clarifies the issue of endorsing and executing a bill of exchange for 150 oxen with the possibility of payment in Świdnica or Gdańsk.

Jan F. Beker informs Arthur Forbes about issues concerning the ox trade, the status of a bill of exchange for Teodor Czernowicz, and the collection of debts from the late Jurik, Daniel, and other debtors. He also conveys thanks for the news received and comments on reports regarding the battles between Imperial troops and the Turks, as well as the plans of the Polish King.

Johann Friedrich Becker explains to Arthur Forbes the delays in settlements and assures him of a prompt payment, citing difficulties in obtaining cash. He also informs him about the delivery of Oels cloth, the absence of Lorer, and ongoing negotiations regarding disputed financial claims.

King Alexander Jagiellon, at the request of the councilors and burghers of Lviv, abolishes the annual fair held on the feast of Saint Agnes. The decision was motivated by the devastation of the Ruthenian lands due to enemy invasions and the fact that merchant gatherings at that time brought the city more harm and danger than benefit.

Robert Bell reports from Lviv about the resistance of the Jarosław magistrate to recognizing the Queen's privilege and their attempts to undermine it at the royal court. He asks Forbes to intervene with the starosta and announces that he will remain on-site to observe further developments.

A document from the Lviv land court certifying the perpetual and voluntary division of hereditary and pledged estates in Zimna Woda after the deceased father between sisters Barbara and Małgorzata. The act details the division of peasant hides, wastelands, the manor, ponds, and meadows, and defines the rules for the common use of forests and pastures.

Envelope of a letter addressed to the Castellan of Kraków and Grand Hetman of the Crown, Stanisław Jan Jabłonowski, in Warsaw. The sender addresses the Hetman as his most singular lord and protector.

King Alexander Jagiellon orders that for a period of two years, foreign merchants shall not purchase goods in Lviv from other visiting traders before the local burghers. Violation of this prohibition results in the confiscation of goods, which are to be allocated for the construction and repair of city fortifications.

The document confirms and incorporates the endowment of the Lviv burgher Piotr Strzyżek, who donated his house to provide for the Polish preacher at the metropolitan cathedral in Lviv. The preacher was simultaneously obligated to celebrate two weekly masses in the chapel founded by the donor above the cathedral gate.

King Alexander Jagiellon grants the Canon of Kamieniec and royal notary, Seweryn Herburt of Felsztyn, a plot or homestead in the village of Nahorce in the Lviv district. The grant is exempted from castle duties and transferred to land law.

Stanisław of Chodecz, General Starosta of the Ruthenian lands, certifies an entry from the Lwów castle court records, in which Jan Rzeszowski acquits the Lwów councilors of the receipt of 130 grzywnas for an abandoned tenement house on Jewish Street in Lwów. Rzeszowski renounces all rights to this property, invalidates previous records, and commits to defending the city against claims from his relatives.

Pope Julius II informs King Alexander Jagiellon of the appointment of Bernard Wilczek as Archbishop of Lviv, replacing Archbishop Andrzej, who was transferred to Gniezno. He urges the monarch to extend royal protection and benevolent support to the new pastor and his archdiocese.

King Alexander Jagiellon grants the Metropolitan Chapter in Lviv permission to redeem the royal village of Czerkasy from the current tenants and grants it to them as property with immunity. Furthermore, the King grants a free bank within the borders of the village of Mszana for the construction of a fish pond.

King Alexander Jagiellon grants the metropolitan chapter in Lviv the third measure of income from the royal mill before the Halych Gate in the Lviv suburb, with the right of redemption. The granted benefits are to be used to endow newly founded perpetual vicars at the Lviv Cathedral.

King Alexander Jagiellon exempts the citizens and inhabitants of Lwów from all customs, transport, bridge, and causeway fees throughout the Kingdom of Poland, equating their rights with those of the citizens of Kraków. The privilege was granted in recognition of the Lwów citizens' dedication to constructing urban defensive fortifications protecting the country against invasions.

King Alexander Jagiellon leaves the Lviv burgher Marcin Tłusty and his wife Małgorzata in possession and use of the mill before the Halych Gate for a period of five years. The monarch simultaneously orders the Starosta of Lviv to protect their rights and annuls any previous conflicting permits.

Władysław Biernacki asks the Voivode of Ruthenia, Jan Stanisław Jabłonowski, for protection and letters of recommendation to the Marshal and Tribunal deputies regarding an ongoing lawsuit against Mr. Zbocki. He also reports on efforts made in Kyiv to secure funds for the Voivode for the upcoming Sejm.

King Alexander Jagiellon erects a canonry and prebend in the Lviv Cathedral intended for a permanent preacher in order to propagate the faith and preach the word of God. The monarch grants the right of patronage and the selection of a suitable priest for this position in perpetuity to Archbishop Bernard and the Lviv Chapter.

The Marquis de Béthune certifies to the Lviv councilors that Captain of the Lithuanian forces Jerzy Luvault de la Gavenne is the only biological brother and heir of the late Captain of the Crown forces Klaudiusz Luvault de la Chaume. He requests the immediate transfer of all property left by the deceased to him.